Oliver Cheshire

Oliver Luke Cheshire (born 3 June 1988)[1] is an English fashion model, designer and fashion entrepreneur.[2]

Oliver Cheshire
Cheshire in 2019
Born
Oliver Luke Cheshire

(1988-06-03) 3 June 1988
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
Spouse
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(m. 2022)​
Modelling information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)
Hair colourLight brown
Eye colourBrown
AgencySelect Model Management
WebsiteOliver Cheshire on Instagram

Career

Cheshire was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and grew up in Hitchin. His father was a fireman[1] and Oliver aspired to be a firefighter or actor.[3][4]

Cheshire was scouted by Select Model Management at the age of 15.[5] Soon after, he gave up his drama studies for a career as a model and appeared in a campaign for Calvin Klein.[6] Cheshire subsequently modelled for Jack Wills, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Orlebar Brown, Stella McCartney, Missoni, Hackett, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Co., Vivienne Westwood, Gap Inc. and Marks and Spencer.[7] Marks and Spencer reported a fifty per cent increase in the sale of men's swimwear while Cheshire was fronting their campaign.[8]

Over the years Oliver has graced the covers of many prestigious publications including L’Officiel Hommes, Attitude, The Journal, Men’s Folio, D’Scene, Exalt, 7th Man, Out Magazine, GQ Style.

Cheshire is regularly heralded in GQ.com’s best-dressed poll in the US and UK, as well as Grazia, The Telegraph and Tatler magazine. GQ USA have also featured Oliver on their best dressed list (the only British model to be featured).

As an industry favourite, he has received awards for `International Model of the Year` from GQ Turkey and two awards from Attitude for “Most Stylish Man” and “Best Groomed Man.” Oliver is one of Mr Porter’s “Style Councillors” and a recognised supporter of LFWM.

As a writer, Cheshire has reported on Men's Fashion Week for GQ magazine and the telegraph [5] In 2015, he was named one of GQ's 50 best dressed British men.[9]

Already one of the most recognisable faces in Men’s fashion, 2019 Oliver add to his sartorial resume with the launch of his menswear fashion label Che, drawing inspiration from his 15 years in the industry. Recently launching CHE's SS21 collection and campaign, Oliver's brand is received well by both customers and the industry press validating Oliver’s skills as a designer with an eye on the future of fashion.

Personal life

Cheshire has been in a relationship with singer-songwriter Pixie Lott, reportedly since 2010. The pair were engaged in November 2016.[10] They were married at Ely Cathedral on 6 June 2022, following a delay due to COVID-19.[11]

References
  1. "Oliver Cheshire: Steal His Minimalistic Style".
  2. https://chestudios.co.uk/
  3. "Places we love: Hitchin lavender fields with Oliver Cheshire". Attitude. July 27, 2015. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  4. Kaur, Jas (August 2, 2017). "Oliver Cheshire: what it takes to be a top British male model". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  5. O'Flaherty, Mark C. (April 29, 2013). "A tale of two models: how male modelling has changed". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-05-17.
  6. "Obsession #3 Oliver Cheshire by Daniel Jaems". ftape.com. Fashion Tape. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  7. "Oliver Cheshire". Select Model Management. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  8. Dymoke, Alex (June 23, 2014). "Male model Oliver Cheshire has the best job in the world". CityAM. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  9. "50 Best Dressed Men in Britain 2015". GQ. 5 Jan 2015.
  10. "Pixie Lott and Oliver Cheshire get engaged". BBC. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
  11. Campbell, Tina (2022-06-06). "Pixie Lott and Oliver Cheshire finally marry after Covid delays". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
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